Marc Elias

1 week ago | democracydocket.com | Marc Elias

I’ve written about many difficult topics over the years, but none compare to this. My loyal companion Bode passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from canine lymphoma — just one month shy of his ninth birthday. I know everyone thinks their dog is the best but Bode truly was the best dog ever. Bode bounded into my life in July 2016 and never left my side.

2 weeks ago | rsn.org | Marc Elias

Trump wants to be a dictator, and not just for one day. Since he stepped back into the Oval Office, nearly every day brings new examples of Trump’s commitment to authoritarianism and obsession with election denialism and subversion. From his numerous unconstitutional executive orders, through which he attempts to rule by fiat, to his public threats against political rivals and opponents, Trump has no shame in exposing his true intentions.

2 weeks ago | democracydocket.com | Marc Elias

Trump wants to be a dictator, and not just for one day. Since he stepped back into the Oval Office, nearly every day brings new examples of Trump’s commitment to authoritarianism and obsession with election denialism and subversion. From his numerous unconstitutional executive orders, through which he attempts to rule by fiat, to his public threats against political rivals and opponents, Trump has no shame in exposing his true intentions.

3 weeks ago | rsn.org | Marc Elias

Justice Sonia Sotomayor is not one to hide her feelings. A plainspoken New Yorker, she is known as a tough questioner who challenges lawyers who appear before the Supreme Court on their assumptions and the consequences of the legal positions they advocate. In an era when judges are often assessed by their commitment to democracy, she stands as a stalwart in the pro-democracy camp. Yet, she remains a Justice, and those on the high court often exercise caution in their choice of words.

3 weeks ago | democracydocket.com | Marc Elias

Justice Sonia Sotomayor is not one to hide her feelings. A plainspoken New Yorker, she is known as a tough questioner who challenges lawyers who appear before the Supreme Court on their assumptions and the consequences of the legal positions they advocate. In an era when judges are often assessed by their commitment to democracy, she stands as a stalwart in the pro-democracy camp. Yet, she remains a Justice, and those on the high court often exercise caution in their choice of words.